Sophisticated Merlot Dress

The rich hue of this Robert Rodriguez dress screams sophistication. With a subtle raw edge trim and sexy one shoulder, this dress is a true showstopper. Shown here with AV Max's Gold Dome Bangle .

Size & Fit

This dress runs true to size. We recommend sizing up for backup (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size - built-in padding can be worn without a bra for all bust sizes though fuller busted women should consider sizing up WAIST: Fitted - fitted throughout and tiered fabric is flattering on all body types HIPS: Fitted - for curvy women, size up LENGTH: Mid-thigh - (on a 5'5" model) - tall or curvy women should consider sizing up for length

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra; dress has built-in cups in bust FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch GREAT FOR: All body types (Model's height is 5'10")

Size & Fit Notes

This dress runs true to size. We recommend sizing up for backup (see following fit notes for exceptions).

BUST: Great for any cup size - built-in padding can be worn without a bra for all bust sizes though fuller busted women should consider sizing up WAIST: Fitted - fitted throughout and tiered fabric is flattering on all body types HIPS: Fitted - for curvy women, size up LENGTH: Mid-thigh - (on a 5'5" model) - tall or curvy women should consider sizing up for length

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra; dress has built-in cups in bust FABRIC: Fabric has no stretch GREAT FOR: All body types (Model's height is 5'10")

the one thing that is not shown well in this picture is that the bands of the dress are frayed, not sure if that is just from wear and tear or meant to be there but it still looks nice. Also the dress is much more wine colored that the maroon color shown. Overall I loved the dress and the 2 fit perfectly but it was definitely different from what i expected

Luann

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 33

Body type: Hourglass

May 17, 2011

This dress is pretty, but if you are at all between sizes then definitely order the size up. This dress came and it was really too tight for me to wear- it's very fitted and very very true to size.

Gn

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 30

Bust size: 32B

Body type: Petite

Weight: 115lbs

May 16, 2011

This dress was very pretty. I wore it to a rehearsal dinner for a black tie optional wedding. As others explained, the layers on the dress are not clean cut like they look in the photo, they are slightly frayed, but I didn't mind it. I'm 115 lbs and wore a size 2. Great dress overall.

Ariela

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 26

Body type: Full Bust

April 28, 2011

This dress looks 10x better on the model than in person. The folds aren't clean but rather frayed instead. I ended up wearing my backup which looks so much better. Disappointed with this dress, it wasn't flattering. I got a 6 and the 8 (I have very big boobs) and the 8 was far too big, while the 6 fit poorly - it was tight on my boobs and very big on my stomach area.

Rtrfan

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 32

Body type: Hourglass

April 25, 2011

i love this dress! i wore it to my friend's wedding and received numerous compliments. the dress was in good condition, the strap stayed in place all night long, and i didn't need to wear a bra. i weigh 123 lbs and i ordered both a size 4 and 6 and despite the 4 fitting ok on the top, because i have hips the bottom didn't fit so well. so i wore the 6, and even with that one i had a difficult time pulling the bottom past my hips once i put the dress over my head. damn my hips! :p

Sophie

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 4

Height: 4' 11"

Age: 22

Bust size: 36B

Body type: Petite

April 22, 2011

I was a little worried ordering this dress because of my height, but it ended up hitting just above the knee and was extremely well proportioned. I got both a 4 and a 6, and at 34B, the 6 ended up being a better fit (the shoulder draping was more flat) though it didn't pull me in at the waist as well as the 4 did and I needed double-sided fashion tape with the bust on the right. What other reviewers have to say regarding the strips is true - they're a lot more rugged than in the image, and protrude slightly fuzzily from the sides of the dress. They also seemed a little bent on the size I chose not to wear, probably just from the wear and tear of many rentals. It was still gorgeous and everyone at my event (the senior prom) loved it with my black hose, patent leather four and a half inch heels, and several sterling silver bangles.

Meg

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 5' 10"

Age: 28

Body type: Straight & narrow

April 18, 2011

I wore this dress to a formal event and received so many compliments - it is perfectly elegant and the color is gorgeous. However, I would not recommend this dress to girls with hips. I am fairly straight up and down and had trouble wiggling it on over my hips, so I imagine that curvy girls could definitely struggle with it.

Meg

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 26

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 125lbs

March 8, 2011

I wore this to a fraternity formal and it was perfect! i absolutely love this dress! I am 130 lbs and I wore a size 4. I wore it as shown but my hair was down!

Liza

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 50

Body type: Petite

March 6, 2011

You can't tell by the picture, but the fabric on the tiers looks "shorn". Not a negative, just an observation. Other reviewers said the color of the dress was more vibrant in person, but I disagree as you "get what you see" on the website. This was my second choice dress that I didn't wear due to it being too tight in the hips and loose in the waist. It is very short too, and this would be fine if I were not 45 years old. Good dress for someone with narrow hips and great legs.

Jessica

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 8

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 28

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 140lbs

March 2, 2011

I loved this dress! I wore it for Valentine's Day dinner and I got many compliments! Very comfortable. You may want to go one size up if you have bigger hips.

Ej

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 4' 6"

Age: 28

Body type: Petite

February 22, 2011

Ordered this for a winter wedding. Pretty dress. The 0 had room to spare and I am not always a 0. A few things were disappointing though. The color is a duller version of the color on this website. Not rich. Kind of washed out. All in all the dress looked better on the model than it did in person and on myself. But that was my experience ;) Wore some other 'rent the runway' dress to the wedding and that one worked much better.

Juliette

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 5' 6"

Age: 33

Body type: Hourglass

February 19, 2011

I felt great in this this dress. I wore this dress to a November wedding and felt very season appropriate and stylish. The color was great and I felt very sexy.

Dg girl

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 0"

Age: 37

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Petite

Weight: 130lbs

February 2, 2011

the fabric doesn't give. Normally I wear a 4 or 6 in dresses but the 6 wasn't very comfortable. I'm a D bust and the draping looked awkward in pictures. Not one of my favs.

AnnOctober 22, 2015

Hi, I&#39;m wearing the size 00 in the picture!

Terri

Overall fit:

True to Size

Age: 35

January 25, 2011

The dress was cute but I received a damaged dress. A section of the layers on the front of the dress was torn and I wasn't able to wear it. The customer service I have received after I immediately called them to notify them of the damage has been the worst customer service I've ever experienced. It's been almost a month since my rental and I haven't been able to get anyone on the phone (or email) to resolve it.

Gigibebe

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 5' 3"

Age: 33

Body type: Petite

January 14, 2011

Love this dress...picture does not do justices....looks very elegant

Debra

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

Large

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 29

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Petite

Weight: 110lbs

January 5, 2011

This dress was a complete disappointment. I checked the product details, size & fit and read every review. I made sure to really keep in mind every reviewer's body type and height. I wanted to make sure that if I was going to commit to something like renting a dress for an important event, I would do it the right way. The dress looks beautiful in the photo but unfortunately it did not look as good in person. My body type is petite, however I have hourglass curves and usually that works in my benefit- not with this dress though. Maybe it had been worn by too many people and stretched out but the hips and stomach area were both loose. I ordered two sizes, 0 and 2, and that was the 0. All in all, I was unable to wear either size and this experience was money down the drain, not to mention they wanted me to return everything on New Year's day which would have been impossible. I didn't want to get charged with the daily late fee (50% of your order charged per late day) so, I had to send back on NYE... it's a good thing the dress looked horrible because I wouldn't have been able to wear it anyway. TERRIBLE experience, I wish I could get every cent I spent back.

Carrie

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 31

Body type: Hourglass

December 20, 2010

well i ordered a size 8 and 10. the size 8 was a little big but not sure i could pull a size 6 over my hips. The dress also was big in the bust and i don't have a problem in that area. I loved the dress it made me feel very pretty and I received many compliments!

Christy

Overall fit:

Small

Age: 35

December 12, 2010

I rented this dress for a wedding and ended up not wearing it. It's not made for hour glass/curvy women I think. The top was larger than the bottom of the dress...so if you've got a butt, it really hugs you in the skirt and then gapes at the top. It was also hard to walk in...so I couldn't imagine dancing in it very well.
Also, there's a rubber lining strip along the top (I guess to help it stay up), but it's frayed and falling apart. Just trying it on, several pieces flaked off.
I think it's a pretty dress, but I thought it was an awkward fit.

Elizabeth

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

Large

Height: 5' 1"

Age: 29

Body type: Petite

December 7, 2010

I am about 5'1" and typically wear a 00 or a 0. This size 0 dress was definitely big on me, and the shoulder was fairly large. I would have loved to wear it, but I would suggest ordering a size down.

Ck

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

Large

Usually wears: 0

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 34

Bust size: 34C

Body type: Full Bust

Weight: 110lbs

November 30, 2010

I was so excited to wear this pretty dress, but the zero was enormous on me, so I couldn't wear it. I think all Robert Rodriguez's are on the larger side though.

Rcm2116

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 30

Body type: Hourglass

Weight: 120lbs

November 23, 2010

I absolutely loved this dress and I would rent it again! I got dozens of compliments when I wore it to a wedding.
The dress is very flattering and worked very well on my petite frame. It did not slip down and kept its shape very well. The dress is lined and perfect for a winter or fall event!

Andrea joy

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 125lbs

November 19, 2010

Absolutely LOVE this dress. The material is thick and flattering, and the color is much more vibrant that in this picture. The dress has built in cups which is fantastic (no bra!) and the one shoulder stayed in place all night. I don't have wide hips at all and the dress clung to me perfectly and was very shapely. If you have wide hips, I would recommend ordering a size up.

Connie

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 6

Height: 5' 4"

Age: 54

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Athletic

November 16, 2010

Very comfortable dress, wore it to a night wedding, black high heels, no hose, diamond studs no necklace because dress itself makes a statement it self... would recommend!!

Carter

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 33

Bust size: 36B

Body type: Apple

Weight: 150lbs

November 15, 2010

The dress is incredibly flattering! I wore it to a fall wedding and it was perfect. The fabric is beautiful but very formal. Beware, however, that it is very body-hugging, especially through the hip and thigh area. So if you have large hips, you may need to order up one size. The bust, on the other hand, runs slightly large.

Janine f.

Top Contributor

Size worn:

10

Overall fit:

True to Size

Rented for:

Party

Usually wears: 10

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 37

Body type: Full Bust

November 6, 2010

Great rental & loved the customer service

I loved this dress and received many compliments on it. This dress is not made for dancing!

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Kitty

Overall fit:

True to Size

Height: 4' 6"

Age: 30

Body type: Petite

October 25, 2010

I ordered this dress for a black-tie wedding in the mountains in October and it was absolutely perfect! I got so many compliments and everyone agreed it was the perfect fall-winter formal dress. It runs very true to size and looks great with chunky gold bracelets. I would definitely recommend this dress!

Krystina

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 4"

Bust size: 32C

Body type: Hourglass

October 25, 2010

I wore this dress to an evening wedding and received several compliments. I went up a size as my normal size was shorter than I prefer for a wedding and high heels. Paired this classic dress with patent, nude pumps and gold jewelry...dress is a bordeaux/pinot noir color - love it. Has a built in bra padding and very comfy! Great rental.

Jenna

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 4

Height: 5' 8"

Age: 30

Bust size: 34D

Body type: Athletic

Weight: 135lbs

October 12, 2010

I loved this dress!!! It fit great (with a little room to spare). I wore it to a wedding over the weekend & I got tons of compliments.

Steph

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 2"

Age: 31

Bust size: 34B

Body type: Petite

Weight: 120lbs

October 12, 2010

Looked absolutely amazing. The dress is incredible comfortable and is super flattering. Wore it with nude Jimmy Choos in Napa for a rehearsal dinner and got many compliments. The color is really gorgeous and brought out my natural tan.

Jessica m.

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 0"

Age: 29

Bust size: 32D

Body type: Pear

Weight: 120lbs

October 6, 2010

Absolutely LOVED this dress! I got so many compliments on it all night! It was very comfortable too. I wore it with the Dannijo Daryn earrings.

Jessica r.

Top Contributor

Overall fit:

True to Size

Usually wears: 2

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 33

Bust size: 32C

Body type: Petite

Weight: 110lbs

October 5, 2010

This dress was gorgeous! I wore this to a black-tie optional wedding and got a ton of compliments. Wore it pretty much as shown, sheer black hose, black shoes and gold accessories. Would definitely recommend!

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